ST PATRICK'S DAY

St Patrick's Day is very special to me. Mainly because I have no real heritage, meaning that not like African American, Italian, etc., I identify with the South but overall just proud to be an "Merican."

My neighbor, and "R"ishman (says it like I've tried to spell it.) He loves "Merica" and constantly reminds me how great this country is, even with all our problems. And, of course, on St Patrick's day, we are all Irish. 

In my all time favorite (mini TV series) movie, "Lonesome Dove," Captain Call and Gus are discussing who is an "Merican." At some point Gus says that "Call" is Scottish and he says, "I am just as much "Merican" as somebody from Ireland". If this isn't exactly how it goes, it is close and a good encounter.